General Eligibility

All need-based financial aid awards and many other aid awards are determined in whole or in part by the information submitted as part of a student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students can submit their FAFSA to LMU even prior to applying for admission. The Financial Aid Office recommends applying for aid as soon as possible, beginning October 1st of each year; however, FAFSA information is only processed by LMU after a student receives an offer of admission.

To learn more about completing your FAFSA and financial aid eligibility at LMU, please review the information linked below:

California Dream Act for Undocumented Immigrant/(AB540) Students

the California Dream Act allows students who meet the AB540 criteria to apply for state aid as well as be considered for institutional aid. However, completing this application does not guarantee you will receive institutional aid.

You can find more information about the California Dream Act and how to apply at the California Student Aid Commission's website here.

Getting Started

Please follow the links below that correspond to your expected entering term to guide you through applying for financial aid at LMU.

All students are automatically considered for merit scholarships as part of the admission process; no separate application is necessary for merit scholarships. Students seeking admission for the Fall 2020 term who wish to be considered for additional need-based financial aid awards must meet and complete the following steps:

Financial Aid Dates and Deadlines Based on Admission Status for First-Year Students:

Decision Plan

FAFSA Deadline

Award Notification

Early Decision (Binding)

November 15, 2019

late December 2019

Early Action (Non-Binding)

January 15, 2020

early February 2020

Regular Decision

February 1, 2020

early April 2020

First-year students accepted under Early Decision

FAFSA filing deadline: November 15, 2019

Financial aid offer including merit-based awards, (to those who qualify) announced: late December 2019

First-year students accepted under Early Action

FAFSA filing deadline: January 15, 2020

Financial aid offer including merit-based awards, (to those who qualify) announced: early February 2020

First-year students accepted under Regular Decision

FASFA deadline: February 1, 2020

Financial aid offer including merit-based awards, (to those who qualify) announced: early April 2020

The FAFSA can be filed at any time up until February 1, 2020, for consideration for LMU need-based financial aid awards. Earlier notification of scholarship and financial aid awards requires meeting the earlier FAFSA filing dates. Early Decision applicants seeking LMU need-based financial aid must file the FAFSA by November 15, 2019.

Financial Aid Dates and Deadlines Based on Admission Status for Transfer Students:

Decision Plan

FAFSA Priority Deadline

Award Notification

Early Action (Non-Binding)

January 15, 2020

early February 2020

Regular Decision

March 2, 2020

The first batch of awards will be released in early April 2020. Beginning in mid-April 2020, awards will be released within two weeks after a student is admitted to the university.

Submit the 2020-2021 Cal Grant GPA Verification Form by the March 2, 2020 deadline. Most California high schools are required to automatically submit the GPA Verification form for their students, but it is your responsibility to confirm the GPA Verification filing process at your school.

If your school does not automatically submit the GPA Verification Form, please follow these steps:

Download the 2020-2021 Cal Grant GPA Verification Form from the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) website. Fill out the student portion of the form and sign it. Ask the registrar at the school you currently attend or most recently attended to complete the form.

Make a copy for your records and mail the original to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC).

In addition to the GPA Verification form, students must also complete the 2020-2021 FAFSA by March 2, 2020. Note that LMU's priority FAFSA deadline for all Freshman applicants is February 1, 2020. All applicants should complete their FAFSA by February 1, 2020, to ensure full consideration for all institutional, federal, and state need-based aid. Completing the FAFSA by March 2, 2020, meets the Cal Grant eligibility deadline, but students completing after February 1, 2020, may not be eligible for LMU need-based awards.

Transfer Applicants:

If you were previously enrolled at a California Community College, submit your Community College Cal Grant GPA Verification Form to California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) by March 2.

Complete the Transfer Entitlement Certification Form (G-6) and submit it to CSAC by March 2. (Check CSAC's website for availability)

Submit an Official Copy of your High School Transcripts to LMU's Admissions Office.

Three business days after your admission application is received by LMU, you will receive an email from LMU, giving you access to MyLMU and PROWL – your individualized LMU Financial Aid Planner.

If any additional information or documentation is required to complete your financial aid application, the Financial Aid Office will notify you or your parent(s) via PROWL.

Submission of all requested documents and forms within 10 days of them being requested via PROWL will ensure faster application processing.

Note: Financial Aid will communicate with you once you are admitted, and we will use the email address provided on your admission application and/or FAFSA application. Please be sure to provide an active email account and check it regularly for important announcements.